My name is Carla and I was banded 7/3/10. I have lost 127lbs. I am now in the 150's and it seems to be a struggle everyday. I know where my comfort is and I now know how to play the "food game". I am sooooo glad the the carbs get stuck or I may actually gain back every ounce that I have lost. I tried to sneak a doughnut hole tonight and I have paid for it in the bathroom for the last 2 hours. The thing about Lap Band is that no 2 people are alike. Some may not have a problem eating potatoes while with me.... They get stuck everytime. This is honestly the best decision that I have ever made but it will always be a struggle. Food has controlled my life for so long that I have to train myself to not let it continue to control me.

My name is Carla and I was banded 7/3/10. I have lost 127lbs. I am now in the 150's and it seems to be a struggle everyday. I know where my comfort is and I now know how to play the "food game". I am sooooo glad the the carbs get stuck or I may actually gain back every ounce that I have lost. I tried to sneak a doughnut hole tonight and I have paid for it in the bathroom for the last 2 hours. The thing about Lap Band is that no 2 people are alike. Some may not have a problem eating potatoes while with me.... They get stuck everytime. This is honestly the best decision that I have ever made but it will always be a struggle. Food has controlled my life for so long that I have to train myself to not let it continue to control me.

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Hi Carla, you are doing great. I have lost 104, and am happier than I have been in years. Keep up the good work and take care of your body. Karen

My name is Carla and I was banded 7/3/10. I have lost 127lbs. I am now in the 150's and it seems to be a struggle everyday. I know where my comfort is and I now know how to play the "food game". I am sooooo glad the the carbs get stuck or I may actually gain back every ounce that I have lost. I tried to sneak a doughnut hole tonight and I have paid for it in the bathroom for the last 2 hours. The thing about Lap Band is that no 2 people are alike. Some may not have a problem eating potatoes while with me.... They get stuck everytime. This is honestly the best decision that I have ever made but it will always be a struggle. Food has controlled my life for so long that I have to train myself to not let it continue to control me.

Carla did you looooose fast at the start and then sloooow down or what? I was banded 6/14/10 and have gone from 265 to 196 today. This last fill has not been very good, I can only get a few liquids in and solid food is a bear. I might take in 400 cals a day so I think maybe my body is MAD. I go next week to the Dr. I was suppose to have a fill but he may need to take some out? What do you think?

Carla did you looooose fast at the start and then sloooow down or what? I was banded 6/14/10 and have gone from 265 to 196 today. This last fill has not been very good, I can only get a few liquids in and solid food is a bear. I might take in 400 cals a day so I think maybe my body is MAD. I go next week to the Dr. I was suppose to have a fill but he may need to take some out? What do you think?

The weight loss has been about the same over the last few months, 5-10 lbs. It was alot faster in the beginning.You may need to go back to the Dr and have him back off on the fill. You don't want to make yourself sick.

Hi Carla, you are doing great. I have lost 104, and am happier than I have been in years. Keep up the good work and take care of your body. Karen

Thanks for the words of encouragement!!! And congrats on your weight loss!